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You don't have to tell Samson Tonga the biblical story of Samson and Delilah.

"My grandfather and his grandfather were both named Samson," the Seaside High linebacker said. "My great-grandfather looked something like Samson. He had the long hair and was athletic. They kind of thought I'd look like that, too."

Only Samson Tonga didn't just rely on long hair to provide his strength. His power and stamina came the old fashioned way - a lot of sweat, a lot of work and a lot of extra hours dedicated to football on and off the field. ...